Owner's Manual for model: BD-7181W Deluxe Automatic Inflate Blood Pressure Monitor with Heart Sense Made in Taiwan Walgreens c/o SAI 105 CHALLENGER ROAD, 6FL RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ 07660 Toll Free Customer Service 1.800.261.0130 ·Large Three Row Digital Display · 3 Zones of 30 Memory - 90 Memory Total · Time and Date · Pulse Display · Memory Average of last 3 Measurements · AC Capability and Adapter Distributor: Walgreen Co. Deerfield, IL 60015 Heart Sense and Healthy Living are registered trademarks used under license from Samsung America, Inc. In This Manual Important Warnings/Medical Disclaimer ________________1 Healthy Living _________________________________2-3 Commonly Asked Questions ________________________4-7 Intended Use _____________________________________7 Accuracy ________________________________________8 Measurement Method_______________________________8 Special Conditions _________________________________9 Special Features ___________________________________9 Main Unit and Accessories___________________________10 Digital Display Symbols _____________________________11 Battery Installation ________________________________11 AC Capability and Adapter __________________________12 Selecting Time and Date ____________________________13 Important Reminders ____________________________14-15 Applying the Cuff _________________________________16 Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement ________________17-18 Storing Measurements _____________________________19 Recalling Stored Measurements ____________________19-20 Reset Function ___________________________________20 Taking Care of Your Monitor__________________________21 Troubleshooting ________________________________22-23 Limited Lifetime Warranty _________________________24-25 Specifications____________________________________26 Blood Pressure Diary_____________________________27-29 Important Warnings/Medical Disclaimer Before using your blood pressure monitor, you should read and understand all instructions and follow all warnings. Information in this manual is provided for informational purposes only. This manual and product are not meant to be a substitute for the advice provided by your own physician or other medical professional. You should not use the information contained herein or this product for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing any medication. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly contact your healthcare provider. 1 Healthy Living This blood pressure monitor is the first step to living a healthier life. But monitoring your blood pressure at home is just the beginning, it's also important to: EXERCISE REGULARLY - Start out by taking a short walk each day. Before you know it, you'll feel energized. That's because along with being an easy way to shed a few pounds, walking also helps bones and hearts to become stronger. EAT RIGHT - Remember, you are what you eat! So when you reach for a snack, try grabbing a piece of fruit or a vegetable. When cooking meals at home try to use fats and oils sparingly. Sometimes a healthy diet is the best medicine of all! It's also a good idea to monitor your sodium intake because about one-third of individuals who have high blood pressure are also sodium sensitive. Healthy Living BE HAPPY! - A positive attitude is a big part of a healthy body. Try not to get too stressed out over things. Daily relaxation techniques such as gentle yoga or even quiet time by yourself can do a lot of good for the mind and body. Stay focused on the good things in life. Begin by congratulating yourself for that short walk you just took or the smart food choice you made. It's your first step to a healthier life! KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR WEIGHT! - Surprisingly, losing even a small amount of weight can often times help control high blood pressure. Talk with your doctor to find a "healthy" weight for you and strive to come within a range of it. Remember to consult your physician prior to beginning exercise, vitamin/mineral/dietary changes or programs and blood pressure monitoring. 2 3 Commonly Asked Questions Why Should I Monitor My Blood Pressure At Home? By monitoring at home, you can manage your health between doctor visits. Home monitoring also provides you with a record of blood pressure measurements over time to give to your doctor - a valuable tool in monitoring hypertension. Home monitoring may also help alleviate White Coat Hypertension. This term refers to the medical phenomena which causes many individuals' blood pressure to be higher when taken in a medical office setting. That's because many times the stress of being in the doctor's office may cause blood pressure to rise as much as 20-50 points higher than normal. When monitoring at home, you can get a truer indication of your blood pressure in a normal, relaxed state. What Is Blood Pressure? The commonly used term "blood pressure" refers to the force or pressure that is exerted on the body's arteries as blood flows through them. Each time the heart beats or contracts it produces pressure in the arteries. This blood pressure is what moves blood through the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients to every organ. Commonly Asked Questions When the heart contracts it sends blood out into the body. This force of blood within the arteries is called systolic pressure. The pressure that remains as the heart relaxes between beats is called diastolic pressure. systolic diastolic pulse What Is Considered Normal Blood Pressure? The well-respected World Health Organization (WHO) has set forth the following guidelines regarding high (commonly referred to as hypertension), low and borderline blood pressure. Hypertension Borderline Normal 4 5 Commonly Asked Questions Why Does My Blood Pressure Fluctuate? Because blood pressure changes with every beat of the heart it is in constant fluctuation throughout any given day. In addition to these natural changes there are other factors that may affect blood pressure such as: · · · · · · · Commonly Asked Questions Why Is It Important To Control My Blood Pressure? Left uncontrolled, hypertension can place an incredible amount of stress on your heart and arteries, both of which become forced to work harder to keep blood flowing in a healthy manner throughout the body. Over time, this stress may result in health problems including over-enlargement of the heart, loss of elasticity of the arteries, heart disease, stroke, and even death. Making some simple lifestyle changes now may help you to stay healthy in the future. Temperature (too hot or cold) Humidity Restlessness Lack of sleep Physical exercise Constipation Stress Fear Anger Anxiety Food and beverage consumption · Individual physical conditions · · · · Intended Use Walgreens blood pressure monitors are intended for home use. They are noninvasive, meaning no part of the monitor enters your body, and provide systolic, diastolic and pulse measurements. Walgreens monitors are recommended for use by people over the age of 18 and are not suitable for clinical use. In addition to these factors you should talk with your physician to see what may be affecting you. How Do I Know I Have High Blood Pressure? It's nearly impossible to know if your blood pressure is elevated without having it checked. People have the common misconception that one can "feel" their blood pressure rise. It is because of this mystery that hypertension has been named "the silent killer." Don't let it sneak up on you! Start monitoring your blood pressure every day with your new Walgreens monitor. 6 7 Accuracy Walgreens monitors have been clinically tested against a scientific device called a sphygmomanometer, considered the gold standard in blood pressure measurement. All Walgreens monitors have performed equivalent to measurements taken with this scientific device and are within the accuracy limits prescribed by the American National Standard for Electronic or Automated Sphygmomanometers. Special Conditions All Walgreens blood pressure monitors are safe and accurate to use with arrhythmias such as atrial or ventricular premature beats and atrial fibrillation. Special Features This Walgreens monitor with Heart Sense technology senses your blood pressure before the measurement is complete - the monitor then adjusts the air pressure amount according to your individual level. The results are quick, comfortable measurements each time your check your blood pressure. Large Three Row Display A large LCD displays the time, date and your blood pressure systolic over diastolic - to make measuring your blood pressure easy to read. Memory Feature Your Walgreens Deluxe Automatic Inflate monitor features a 3 party memory capability or 3 "zones" - each zone stores 30 measurements for a total storage capacity of 90 measurements. This unique feature allows 3 users to use and store their blood pressure readings separately all on one monitor! Time and Date This monitor automatically keeps track of the time and date and remains on when the monitor is not in use for easy reference. 9 Measurement Method Walgreens monitors measure blood pressure and pulse by using what's called an oscillometric method, meaning they measure the fluctuations in pressure. This is done by first wrapping a fitted cuff around the upper arm. The monitor then automatically fills the cuff with air creating pressure around the arteries inside of the arm. Mounted inside of the cuff is a special gauge that is capable of sensing the small oscillations (fluctuations) in pressure. These fluctuations are produced as a result of the pressure the cuff has placed around the arm and are, in a basic sense, the arteries pulsing (getting larger and smaller) with each heart beat. The monitor then measures how high and how quickly these pulses occur and converts that information into a digital value. A special valve, called an electrode, deflates the monitor automatically when the measurement is complete. 8 Main Unit and Accessories Main Unit Date Time Systolic Diastolic Digital Display Symbols Month/Day Inflate Deflate mmHg Hour/Minute Systolic Display Replace Battery Diastolic Display Pulse Start/Stop Up Mode Accessories Memory Down Error Symbol Memory Display Measuring Symbol Flashes During Measurement Pulse Display Battery Installation When the display shows , it's time to replace the batteries. This monitor uses 4 "AA" alkaline batteries. Insert the batteries into the monitor making certain to align the polarities correctly. 4 "AA" Alkaline Batteries X DE IN Storage Pouch 9"~13" Regular Cuff Close the battery cover securely. It will snap into place when it is fully closed. * It's a good idea to remove the batteries if you know you will not be using your batteries for an extended amount of time. 10 AC Adapter 11 AC Capability and Adapter This Walgreens blood pressure monitor is equipped with AC capability should you choose to use electric power instead of batteries to operate your unit. Use only the authorized AC adapter included with your monitor. Use of any other adapter may cause damage to the monitor and will void the user warranty. For warranty or replacement information refer to pages 24-25. AC Adapter Output: 6V DC 1A Selecting Time and Date Your Walgreens monitor will keep track of the time and date unless the batteries have run down or are removed from the monitor. · Press the MODE button on the unit. The month will begin to (Up) or (Down) button until the flash. Press the correct month appears on the display. Press the MODE button once again to store and now the (Up) or (Down) day will begin to flash. Press the button until the correct day appears on the display. Press the MODE button to store and the hour will begin to flash. Follow the same process as setting the month and day to set the hour and minute. Once you have selected the minute, press the MODE button. The unit will now display the time and date. · · *It is suggested that you remove the batteries from the compartment if you are going to use an AC adapter for an extended amount of time. · 12 13 Important Reminders Here are some important reminders: Before Taking a Measurement quietly minutes. This Sitreturn tofor about 10resting state. will allow your body to its normal, Take your blood pressure in a comfortable environment not too cold, not too hot - as temperature may affect your measurement. Important Reminders While Taking a Measurement Sit with your legs uncrossed and your feet flat on the floor. For consistency, it's a good idea to measure your blood pressure using the same arm and at about the same time each day. If possible, we suggest using the left arm. Relax. Sit still and quietly while measuring. Talking or If you've just consumed beverages containing caffeine such as coffee, non-herbal tea, or cola wait about 30-45 minutes. Also, don't smoke just before taking a measurement. TIME . SYS g mmH E DAT DIA. g mmH moving may elev ...